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Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and New York. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• GOL
• Delta

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $660 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $803 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 14% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $735 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $855, a difference of $120. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 7:56 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 9:01 am.

The flight takes about 10h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $770. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York takes 10h 01m, covering 4,812 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $341, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while GOL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York flights are:

• American Airlines: 93% on time
• GOL: 93% on time
• Delta: 90% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 08m, compared with 15h 10m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 15h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

New York is 1 hour behind Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

· Ace
· Budget
· Alamo
· Dollar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York range from $609 to $983, with an average of $770 over the past 12 months. Anything below $609 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York flights:

• • American Airlines
• • LATAM Airlines
• • Delta